Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or Part Time

Diningrd-1; Lacon (IL); On-site; USD 6,000 - 8,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Competitive Pay

Continuing Education - 12-20 hours per

Training and Mentoring Program

Weekly Town Halls

Referral Bonuses

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

DiningRD is actively seeking a Registered Dietitian for a skilled facility role requiring 12 hours of on-site visits per month, Monday through Friday during regular business hours. You will help ensure meals meet nutritional standards and support regulatory compliance.

You will work with our network of RD colleagues, provide nutrition education, and assist with MDS tasks, policy development, training, and mentoring of dining staff.

Qualifications

• CDR credentials verified to practice as a dietitian.
• State license required where applicable.
• 2 years of consulting experience preferred for LTC settings.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred but not required.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage competing demands.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for coaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Improve meals to meet high nutritional standards for residents.
• Collaborate with clinical team to monitor resident nutritional needs.
• Provide nutrition education and participate in MDS-related tasks.
• Formulate nutrition assessments with input from dining managers.
• Train and guide dining managers and staff on dietary care and policy.
• Monitor sanitation, dining services, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in developing and implementing nutrition policies.
• Contribute to ongoing care systems and program effectiveness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

CDR credentials

State license

Job description

Description

DiningRD is actively seeking a Registered Dietitian/s for skilled facility at 12 hours a month. Candidate must be able to complete onsite visits Monday-Friday during regular business hours.

Are you interested in improving the lives of seniors? Do you have the desire to work with a company that values and respects you? If so, please keep reading!

This position earns competitive pay depending on experience and current needs.

We provide our employees great benefits and perks, including:

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Pay
• Continuing Education - 12-20 hours per year
• Extensive Network of Dietitians
• Training and Mentoring Program
• Weekly Town Halls
• Value and Appreciation for Your Teamwork
• Referral Bonuses
• Inclusive Culture

ABOUT DININGRD

Since our establishment in 1994, we have been nurturing joy through food with long-term care dining programs. Our comprehensive food and nutrition programs are designed and supported by a team of registered dietitians with extensive food service experience. We currently provide dietitian consulting and menu services to more than 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states.

Our incredible team of dining professionals is what makes our company successful. We value our employees and are committed to providing them with a positive work atmosphere. Our team enjoys competitive pay, flexible schedules, and the opportunity to work with a network of expert RD colleagues.

Learn more on our website at diningrd.com.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A REGISTERED DIETITIAN (RD)

As a Long-Term Care consulting Registered Dietitian, you improve the lives of seniors by ensuring their meals meet high nutritional standards. You work closely with the clinical team to monitor the nutritional needs of the residents. You might be providing nutrition education, working on an MDS with the team, or formulating your nutrition assessment with input from your dining manager. With a commitment to quality, you provide guidance on all dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices as well as ensuring regulatory compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. You share your dietary expertise by training and providing guidance to dining managers and staff as well as assisting with policy development. It is also your responsibility to monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems. You feel great knowing that your work makes a difference in the lives of the seniors you serve!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commission on dietetic registration (CDR) credentials
• Licensed (if required by State)

2 years of consulting experience is preferred, but we will consider many factors. Experience in Long Term Care preferred but not required. Can you effectively prioritize multiple tasks? Do you have solid interpersonal and communication skills? Can you represent our company in a professional manner? Do you enjoy coaching and mentoring others? If yes, give us the chance to review your information!

WORK SCHEDULE

This position does offer some flexibility during your M-F schedule!

Experience:

• clinical nutrition: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDR # from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Required)
• State License, if required for a Registered Dietitian (Required)

Work Location:

In person

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR CONSULTING TEAM?